Getting My 1st Rig: Need Your Suggestions

[Bassboost]

Hi, I'm new here and I just need some advise in setting up my first rig. Any suggestions about which PMP, headphones, and amp should I get will be much appreciated.
 
Btw, I listen to bassy-type of music most of the time (R&B and club, not really into hip-hop ), so I'm wondering if a Sony Walkman would be a good choice because of it's Megabass feature? I also prefer on-ear type of headphones (like AKG K 450) but I might also consider IEMs. Also, do you guys think FiiO E5 would be a good amp for a starter?
 
TIA guys! Will appreciate every suggestion that will be posted here.

 

[desktophifi]

Welcome to headfi!
 
Whats your budget?
 
I would recommend the Cowon D2, if you want big power output....also if you want good bass, closed headphones would be better. 

 

[Bassboost]

Somewhere around $200 (9000-10000 if converted to Philippine Peso ). I just need an entry-level setup then probably upgrade afterwards.

 

[Bassboost]

Appreciate your suggestions guys.

 

[JayB18]

$200 overall?  Skip an amp for now as something like the Fiio E5 would be a waste imo.  The Sansa Clip+ is a nice budget player though it doesn't have any kind of bass boost feature. Then maybe something like the Audio Technica ES7 (since im guessing your looking for portable phones due to wanting them to be supra-aural).

 

[Bassboost]

Quote:

$200 overall?  Skip an amp for now as something like the Fiio E5 would be a waste imo.  The Sansa Clip+ is a nice budget player though it doesn't have any kind of bass boost feature. Then maybe something like the Audio Technica ES7 (since im guessing your looking for portable phones due to wanting them to be supra-aural).

Thanks JayB, I've found a Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman for 130 bucks. And then a used AKG K 450 for 76. Do you think these two will make a good combination?

 

[Bigrock2150]

I'd choose a headphone that doesn't need an amp if your budget is $200. For your genres I'd suggest:

• ATH M50
• Shure 840
• Grado 225i (if you listen to any rock)
• Ad700 (bass light but does everything else great)
• Allesandro MS1i 

 
Try entering those into the head-fi search engine and do some comparing to find which works best for you. Good luck and welcome to Headfi ! 

 

[Bassboost]

Sony Walkman vs Apple iPod, which has better SQ?

 

[aloksatoor]

unamped the sony walkman....amped the ipod since u can have lossless on it and use a line out dock

 

[Bassboost]

Hope this question isn't off topic. But is it okay to use a Music phone as your source?

 

[TheWuss]

depends on which music phone.  i've only heard the iphone, and it's alright, i guess...

 

[Bassboost]

How about Nokia XpressMusic series? I had a Sony Walkman phone and the output was a bit low, can't hear sound clearly using a Senns PX 100-ii. Output was good when I used my Beat Tour IEM though.

 

[boclcown]

Get some HD595's. They are easy to drive and will work well with any portable player you choose. I'll sell you mine for $130!